Objective

The objective of the District 60 General Service Committee is to serve the Alcoholics Anonymous Groups in Beaufort County north of the Broad River, Colleton, Jasper, and Hampton Counties and the St. George Group in Dorchester County in their primary purpose of carrying the AA message of recovery to suffering alcoholics.  The District 60 Committee accomplishes this objective by:

  1. Facilitating unity and communication between the AA Groups in District 60.
  2. Channeling information to and from the South Carolina General Service Assembly, as well as to and from the General Service Office of AA World Services.
  3. Cooperating with District 61 to assure that printed meeting schedules, answering services, and Internet presence supply newcomers and visitors with correct information to find a meeting.
  4. Providing information to the public to create awareness and encourage better understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous program of recovery.

 

Active Committees for District 60

Archives

Pursuant to A.A.’s primary purpose of maintaining our sobriety and helping other alcoholics to achieve recovery, the Archives of Alcoholics Anonymous adopts the following mission statement: To receive, classify and index all relevant material, including but not limited to, administrative files and records, correspondence, and literary and artifactual works considered to have historical import to Alcoholics Anonymous. To hold and preserve such material, making access possible, as determined by the present archivist in consultation with the Archives committee, to members of Alcoholics Anonymous, and those of the public who may have valid need to review said material, such access to be provided only during business hours and with a mindful view toward the anonymity of our members.

If you want to send District 60 group archives information and history to Area 62 (SC) archives, please send it to the address for Area 62 below, in addition to District 60 to its email address below.  District 60 archives are maintained through District 60 Archive Committee Chair.

Area 62 of Alcoholics Anonymous maintains South Carolina historical information at 3618 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 1, North Charleston, SC 29418.

District 60 email address is: sc60districtarchives@gmail.com

Area 62 Archive link is:  http://www.area62.org/committees/

Link to GSO Archives:  https://www.aa.org/gso-archives

 

Bridging the Gap (BTG)

The BTG program aims to facilitate a smooth transition for individuals leaving treatment or incarceration by providing them with a temporary AA contact who can help them attend meetings, find a sponsor, and become familiar with the AA program.

AA members who are part of the BTG program serve as temporary contacts, acting as a bridge between the treatment facility and the AA community.

How it Works:  A temporary contact introduces the new member to AA literature, meetings, and other  members. They help the new member find a sponsor and become familiar with the 12  Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The temporary contact provides support and guidance during the initial stages of recovery.

Why it’s Important:  The transition from a structured environment like a treatment facility to the outside world can be challenging for individuals struggling with addiction, and the BTG program aims to ease this process by providing a supportive network and resources.

To Facilitate a Bridge:  Please contact 912-695-0811

 

Cooperation with the Professional Community/Public Information (CPC/PI)

The Cooperation with the Professional Community/Public Information Committee in District 60 carries AA’s message of recovery to the general public at the local level. Examples of services provided include giving talks at schools to students and/or parents, at churches when addressing the congregation and at businesses when addressing the general employee population. We can provide a booth or table at community health fairs, place A.A. literature in public locations, such as libraries, Chambers of Commerce, schools, churches, etc.

There is also a specialized service within the committee that focuses specifically on carrying AA’s message to local professionals. Examples of this capacity include giving talks at professional seminars, or making presentations to the management staff at local businesses, or the staff and administration of local schools, technical schools, local government and hospitals. The committee is able to give talks at health fairs and for seminars conducted for professionals, such as, doctors, nurses, clergy, emergency services, law enforcement, judges, lawyers, court officials, etc.

 

Corrections Facilities Committee (CFC)

The Corrections Facilities Committee (CFC) supports and coordinates the work of A.A. Members and Groups in both District 60 and 61 who are interested in carrying the A.A. message of recovery to alcoholics in prisons, detention centers, jails and other corrections facilities in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hampton, Ridgeland and Walterboro, South Carolina, and the general vicinity.

Service opportunities are available for A.A. members who are willing to apply, attend training, adhere to regulations of the facility, and carry the message with A.A.’s Singleness of Purpose into assigned facility (with A.A. facility “sponsor” in attendance).  In addition the CFC has service positions on our committee.

The Corrections Facilities Committee (CFC) supports and coordinates the work of A.A. Members and Groups in both District 60 and 61 who are interested in carrying the A.A. message of recovery to alcoholics in prisons, detention centers, jails and other corrections facilities in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hampton, Ridgeland and Walterboro, South Carolina, and the general vicinity.

Service opportunities are available for A.A. members who are willing to apply, attend training, adhere to regulations of the facility, and carry the message with A.A.’s Singleness of Purpose into assigned facility (with A.A. facility “sponsor” in attendance).  In addition the CFC has service positions on our committee.

 

Grapevine

AA Grapevine aagrapevine.org is the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous founded in 1944. Often referred to as our meeting in print. It is a monthly magazine that is available in print or digital format through the grapevine app or website. Members share their experience, strength and hope and is illustrated and edited by members and those interested in alcoholic anonymous. They also have podcasts. It strives in all activities to operate in accordance with the 12 steps,12 traditions and 12 concepts of AA. It is self supporting through subscription and book sales without solicitation of monetary contributions from AA groups or individuals. 

 

Hotline

The Hotline Committee is comprised of members from both Districts 60 & 61.  This committee provides 24-hour Hotline service for Districts 60 & 61 utilizing sober volunteer members from both Districts 60 & 61.  Committee activities include setting up and maintaining procedures for the Hotline including, coordinating volunteer activities and assignment lists, 800 number contract, call forwarding system, and monthly reports.

 

Treatment

The purpose of the Treatment Committee is to provide a 12th Step Service for alcoholics in outpatient, inpatient, and sober homes by bringing AA meetings into these facilities. Upon request from the facility, the committee will provide all the literature and personnel required for for such meetings in treatment centers, hospitals and elderly care facilities. Our committee will also coordinate service with the Bridging the Gap Committee for those requesting assistance in transitioning from the facility to an AA Home Group.

 

Website

The purpose of the Lowcountry AA website (www.lowcountryaa.org) is to serve as a resource for individuals seeking information about the AA program and its program of recovery from alcoholism. The Lowcountry AA website aims to more quickly connect current members as well as newcomers and the general public to AA resources that are pertinent to the local Lowcountry region, specifically Districts 60 & 61 of Area 62 – South Carolina.  The Lowcountry AA website does not seek to replace any other valuable resources found online but rather to augment those sources in a way that centralizes access to resources that apply locally in the Lowcountry.  In essence, the Lowcountry AA website serves as a central hub for information, resources, and support for both those seeking help with alcoholism and those who are already part of the AA fellowship. All are welcome.

This website exists to aid the groups in District 60 and 61 in their common purpose of carrying the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers. At the present time, the Lowcountry website and its content are being assembled and constructed, with features including the following:

  • Find a Meeting in the Lowcountry – A listing of the local AA Meetings in our area. This website is integrated with the AA Meeting Guide App for viewing local meeting times, types and locations within District 60 & 61.  The Meeting Guide App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or from Google Play,
  • The Daily Reflection – A collection of readings that moves through the calendar year one day at a time. Members reflect on favorite quotations from the literature.
  • Provide a venue for groups and meetings to announce events, workshops and other AA related information
  • Facilitate Communication – The website aims to help foster communication among members and provide resources for groups, such as service manuals and guidance on group dynamics.
  • Serving the Fellowship – The Lowcountry AA website caters to new and existing members by providing resources, updates, and a sense of community.
  • Access to Literature – The website provides links to online locations for acquiring A.A. Literature including audio books.
  • Access to other A. A. Websites – Here you will find links to other websites including the main Alcoholics Anonymous main global web site (www.aa.org)
  • Resources for Friends and Family – Links are provided for information about Al-anon family groups at Al-Anon Beaufort County , the local Al-Anon Intergroup serving Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head and Okatie.
  • Promoting Awareness – By making information readily available, this AA website, and others, help to increase awareness about alcoholism and the potential for recovery through A.A.
  • Access to committee chairs – The website provides email links to the various individuals who chair subcommittees.
  • Maintaining Anonymity – The website reinforces the importance of anonymity in A.A., both at the public level, and within the fellowship.
  • Ultimate Goal – The ultimate goal is to reach individuals who are still struggling with alcoholism and offer them a path to recovery.